Fenway Bark - 2012 In Review

On behalf of the Fenway Bark team, the boys, and Jim, I want to thank you so much for a stellar second year for Fenway Bark!

Some milestones that are due, in no small amount to your support of our business include:

- The number of customers and dogs more than doubled in our second year!  Many of our new customers came from your recommendations.  Thank you!  We are humbled by your kind words.  Please remember we reward recommendations with free daycare and other perks.

- Through Great Dog Rescue of New England and Last Hope K9 Rescue, Fenway Bark has helped 58 rescue dogs find their forever homes!

- Through the generous contributions of the Fenway Bark clients, Angell Memorial Staff, and Pawsitive Dog clients we were able to collect a truckload of pet food and supply donations to send to the hurricane ravaged areas of New York touching the hearts and paws of our neighbors in the Tri-State area.  Thank you!

 

- Fenway Bark was named Best of Boston 2012 by Boston Magazine

- Fenway Bark was named one of the top 10 small businesses in the United States by American Express in the Big Break contest.  And although we didn't win the National contest, we felt like we won a million dollars with the support we received from our clients and the community!

We would also like to celebrate something equally important, our customers willingness to get a bit goofy with us because, quite frankly, there isn't enough plain goofiness in this world anymore so we create it when we can and enjoy when you laugh along with us.

- Baby New Year!

- K9 Mardi Gras!

 
- Fenway Bark was able to crown its first Prom King and Queen and Junior Prom King and Queen!

- We had our first Easter Egg Hunt where our guests sniffed out treats in eggs throughout the facility.

 - We had Yoghund Frozen Yogurt/K9 ice cream socials!

 - We have over 4000 genuine Facebook followers and were able to reach about 1 million people weekly with a mix of news, pictures, celebrations of the wonderful relationship people have with their dogs,
 goofiness and contests!

We were able to achieve important milestones through dedication to doing an exceptional job for our clients, setting the bar high, and avoiding pervasive industry practices of slamming the competition with fake Yelp reviews, etc.

Our future includes expanding our daycare services to meet the growing demand and re-evaluating the needs of our customers when it comes to retail product and the carrying cost of inventory and such.  We are looking at better solutions to meet your diverse food needs and our business profitability needs.

Our future also includes expanding our pick up and drop off services, expanding our offering of adjunct therapy services, and keeping a dialogue open with our customers to make sure that we are hearing what you need and anticipating your future needs.  To that end, we invite you to provide us with feedback on a short Survey Monkey questionnaire.

We are grateful for your support of our business, particularly during challenging economic times, and it is through your support that we were able to grow over 250% year over year.  We will only be able to continue healthy growth through listening to you and delivering on the promise of exceptional pet care for our exceptional clients and their family dog(s) and earning your recommendation every day.

Thank you again.

Warm Regards,

Jane

PS - We miss you Sofie, Jack, Tina and Muffy.  You helped our hearts grow while you were with us.

Referral Bonus and Referral Contest!

Did you know that when you refer Fenway Bark to friends, family and colleagues and they purchase services from us, we reward you if they make us aware of your referral?

That's right.  Fenway Bark provides free daycare for each referral customer that purchases our services!  Fenway Bark has already provided hundreds of free daycare days to our clients for their kind successful referrals!

Between now and January 1 Fenway Bark will be running a referral contest! 

The customer that refers the most clients to us in the next 6 weeks will receive a 4 night stay in a Luxury Box plus a bath and nail trim, a $500 value!  That is on top of the one day free for each client that buys our services!

Gift Cerfificates for Fenway Bark

Are your friends and family scratching their heads on what to get you and your pooch for the holidays?  

Have them call Fenway Bark to purchase a daycare package, boarding package and more!  We are happy to help identify the perfect gift for you and your pooch!

Just point them to Fenway Bark at 617-464-4364!

Pawferctly Pawdicured!

Caring for your dog's feet and nails are important and trimming dog nails are one of the least favorite components of dog responsibility.  

To make it easier for you to ensure your dog's feet stay healthy, Fenway Bark is offering a Perfectly Pawdicured annual nail care plan.  

60 Day and All Star Daycare Clients:
 
$199 - Year round nail trims/Dremel treatments to keep your dog's nails in great shape.  No need to make an appointment, we schedule your dog's nails to be examined and trimmed with your regular daycare schedule.



 

Update: Dog Poisonings in Southie

Early last week we posted information on Facebook and emails about alleged dog poisonings in Southie.

It appears that the dog poisonings may have, in fact, been due to natural causes and that poison that was allegedly found in Farragut Park may be due to placed rat traps near the harbor.  The police are analyzing one sample of alleged poison and the results have not been reported yet.

And although it appears that this time the alleged poisonings may not be the case, it is important for your dog to learn to "drop it" and "leave it" in the event your dog picks up something that may be dangerous.

In the course of Fenway Bark being open for two years clients have reported their dogs eating everything from socks to baby toys to marijuana.  

Teaching your dog to drop it or leave it may save your dog's life and avoid needless surgery.

PS - Please be careful at Thanksgiving that your dog doesn't eat dangerous turkey bones, chocolate, grapes, garlic, onions, and more.  For a short presentation on foods that are dangerous for your pooch, click here.

 

Small Business Saturday - November 24

Small Business Saturday® is November 24th!

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is another day, one dedicated to the businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country.

It’s Small Business Saturday, and this year, it’s happening on November 24th.

Shop Small this November 24th, and let’s make this the biggest day of the year for small business.

To learn more, visit ShopSmall.com.

IMPORTANT - To get a $25 credit from American Express on your credit card for shopping a registered business, including Fenway Bark, go to the link and register your card.  The opportunity is available to a limited amount of people and businesses.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What will you and your pooch be doing for Thanksgiving?  If your dog will be our guest, be sure to check out our new Thanksgiving room service menu including:

- Warm Turkey Slices
- Warm Ham Slices
- Merrick Thanksgiving Dinner
- Turkey Hearts
- Zuke's Turkey n Tater treats
- Gingerbread Football cookies
and more . . .

Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Fenway Bark team!

Howl-o-ween Party on October 30!

Is your dog a party animal?  

Get ready for our annual Howl-o-ween party at Fenway Bark on October 30 from 6 to 8 pm!  Dogs in costumes, samples from our buy local suppliers, and party snacks await you!  Did we mention the pumpkin patch on our big lawn?

Bring your pup in costume and arrange for Dawgma Gallery to take photos to share with friends and family!

We look forward to having you join the fun!

5 Weeks until Thanksgiving!

It is 5 weeks until Thanksgiving and if you need boarding reservations for your pup, we suggest you make them soon.  A couple of our boarding options are almost sold out already.

Call our concierge at 617-464-4364 to make your reservation or email the concierge with the details of your reservation if you have a credit card on file.

Winter is around the corner. . .

Winter is around the corner so you are probably cleaning up leaves, putting in storm windows, checking out the new boots at Nordstroms, and putting a fresh antifreeze in your car.  All those are great steps to keeping YOU safe and comfortable as winter approaches but what about your buddy?

Yes, you need to winterize your pets, too! 

Fenway Bark is offering its clients a winter care package to keep their paws healthy during a cold New England winter.  Dog are subject to snow and ice getting packed in their paws, cracking of their delicate paw pads, and street/sidewalk salt being caught in their paws where they are likely to lick it out if not wiped off after a winter stroll.

For $150 for the winter, Fenway Bark will maintain your pet's paws weekly, keeping the nails trimmed, fur trimmed between the pads, cleaned of any harsh elements and moisturized to keep the pads healthy.

If you would like to sign up for the service, please ask the concierge to sign your dog up for a Pawdicure package!  Or email the concierge to sign up your dog and request we charge the service to your card on file.

Training Classes Start Next Week! The Time to Enroll is Now Before They Close!

Fenway Bark has a rich Fall curriculum to train your dog on some of the tough problem areas many families deal with - walking on leash, recall, and basic manners.  If your dog needs some, well, polish, on his/her training, enroll in one of our 3 - 4 week courses and join the fun!

Join one of our complimentary orientation courses on training methodology before attending one of the clinics to make the most of your experience!

Howl-o-ween party!

Fenway Bark's annual Howl-o-ween party is on October 30 from 6 to 8 pm!  Customers and future customers are welcome to come and enjoy the fun!

We encourage customers to bring their dogs in costume!  Some of our participants last year came as a themed team!  It was so much fun!

Spooky? Silly? Doesn't matter what kind of costume your pooch is sporting, capture the fun at the Howl-o-ween Photo Booth on Tuesday, October 30th during our Howl-o-ween Spook-tacular! Just $40 for a 10-minute trip in the photo booth includes one image emailed to you. Add $10 to pre-order a 5x7" print. Hurry, space is limited in the booth, sign up to save your spot today!! Sign up on the door to Dawgma Gallery photo studio at Fenway Bark. 

Images will also be available online following the event for print orders: $15 for a 5x7" and $30 for an 8x10"

 

Children must be accompanied by adults.  All dogs must be on leash and registered with requisite health information on file with Fenway Bark or Pawsitive Dog to participate.

 

Bring your appetite and your humor to enjoy Howl-o-ween with other fun loving dog parents.  

 

 

Holiday Boarding - Plan Early

Thanksgiving is only a little less than 7 weeks away and well planned puppy parents are already getting their Thanksgiving and Christmas boarding reservations at Fenway Bark in place for the holidays.  If you haven't made your reservations, we encourage you to do so while all room size options are available to you.

Giving Back

Giving back to the community is very important to the Fenway Bark team.  To that end, we are fostering adoptable dogs on most days and providing them with the socialization and affection they need before going to their forever homes.

To date, Fenway Bark has placed dozens of rescue dogs, almost 50 in one year, if you consider the dogs adopted last weekend at the Last Hope K9 adoption event.

It is our pleasure to give back and hope that you will join us in helping to save dogs, one at a time. 

If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating good condition leashes, collars, and other supplies to the rescues who give so much to helping the dogs find new homes.

See below for some of the adoptable dogs at Fenway Bark this week.

Upcoming Events

 DOGTOBERFEST!!


10/6/12 - 12 pm - K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
10/13/12 -  K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
10/20/12 -  K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
10/30/12 - 6 - 8 pm - Howl-o-ween at Fenway Bark!!  A howling good time!!
10/27/12 - K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
11/3/12 - 11/17/12 - Leash Walking, Recall Training Clinics begin

In November Dawgma Gallery will be offering weekend photo sessions for holiday pictures.  More information to come on signing up your dog for holiday photos!

Check out our Dogtoberfest specials when visiting us this month! 

Howl-o-ween at Fenway Bark!

MARK THE DATE!

Howl-o-ween is fast approaching and Fenway Bark is celebrating by inviting all of our customers to our Howl-o-ween party on October 30 from 6 - 8 pm! 

Costumes encouraged for both dogs and their families, a like!  Dawgma Gallery will be at the event to photograph you and your pooch!

Local suppliers of treats and gear will be here to meet you, too!

Please RSVP by October 28 the number of dogs and family members attending at info@fenwaybarkonline.com so we can put a cold one on ice for you! 

Training Classes at Fenway Bark

Fall is a great time for pumpkin pie, spiced cider, cool walks through rustling leaves, and dog training before winter snow arrives! 

Fenway Bark is proud to offer a variety of clinics and 4 week training programs to shore up your dog's training needs.  Whether it is walking better on leash, recall, tricks, or basic manners, we have it all!

Have a new puppy under 24 weeks?  We have a puppy kindergarten you can jump in at any time and complete the 6 week course!

Check out our training programs on Eventbrite!  Purchase your spot right on the Eventbrite website!

And, as always, +Dog is at Fenway Bark to meet your advanced training needs!

Upcoming Events

9/22/12 - 12 pm - K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
9/23/12 - 2 - 6 pm - Last Hope Canine Rescue Adoption Event
9/30/12 - 12 pm - K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
10/6/12 - Leash Walking, Recall and Howl-o-ween Training Clinics begin
10/6/12 - 12 pm - K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
10/13/12 -  K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)
10/20/12 -  K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)

10/30/12 - 6 - 8 pm - Howl-o-ween at Fenway Bark!!  A howling good time!!
10/27/12 - K9 Klatch (health and behavior requirements apply)

Thank You!

Although Fenway Bark didn't win the American Express Big Break contest, we want to thank everyone who took the time to vote and ask others to vote.  Our hearts were so warmed by the support from our customers!

New Training Classes at Fenway Bark!

Life is complicated, right?  Between quarterly meetings, client entertainment, visiting leaf peepers and the challenges of day to day living, it is pretty stinkin' hard to commit to a 8 week training program for the pupster in your life.  Over the past year we have listened to countless numbers of you say that you want to enroll your dog in training but can't commit to a program that spans over months, many times crossing through holidays. 

We heard you and responded by pulling together what we feel are outstanding 3 week programs that allow you to work on particular behaviors and training needs in focused core clinics.

Our October clinics including building leash walking skills, reliable recall, and for fun, some Howl-0-ween tricks!

To see the three clinics starting on October 6, please click here!

If there are clinics you would like to see us offer in the future, please let us know at info@fenwaybarkonline.com.

Fenway Bark one of 10 Finalists in the American Express Big Break Contest

Please vote at www.facebook.com/OPEN! You can vote every day until August 31.

Why Will YOU Need to Make Reservations for your pooch at Fenway Bark?

Fenway Bark has been busy all summer with clients traveling on cruises, vacations, and business trips.  Throughout the summer, though, we have seen a growing number of clients who need last minute reservations for:

- Weddings
- Move In Day for colleges
- Road Races
- Safe haven for pooches while construction and painting materials are around at home
- Delivery of babies who didn't comply with their due date!
- Open Houses while their home is being shown on the market

What reason will you need reservations at Fenway Bark and do you have everything we need on hand to book your dog's reservations seamlessly?  If not, please make an appointment with our concierge for a behavior assessment and to secure your pooch's health records.  Please call 6`7-464-4364 to make your appointment.

Fenway Bark Named Best of Boston - Boston Magazine August 2012

Fenway Bark was named the Best of Boston for Pet Sitting in the August 2012 issue!  Jim and Jane celebrated with the other Best of Boston winners at a gala at the Courageous Sailing Center in Charlestown, MA on July 31, before the issue was released!!

In addition to Fenway Bark winning Best of Boston, +Dog won best dog training business in Boston!  Congratulations Jen and Breslin!

Jen, Breslin, Jim and Jane are striving every day to bring you the best pet care possible in New England. 

Fenway Bark named Best of Boston!

We are so excited to share that Fenway Bark has been named Best of Boston in the upcoming Boston Magazine issue!

We will be celebrating with our customers soon!

Daycare Buy In Ends Tomorrow

Our offer to sweeten our 20 day packages by 10% additional days (22 days for the price of 20) and our 60 day packages by 20% (72 days for the price of 60) ends tomorrow!

It is a great time to purchase the dog care you need for the summer, quarter or year!

Terms are cash or check only. 

Fenway Bark Named One of the Top Dog Destinations in the United States!

Our tail are wagging at Fenway Bark!  We were named as one of the best destinations in the United States for your pooch by Jet Set Pet and featured on the nationally syndicated Fox News!

It is Hot Outside - Recognizing Heat Stroke in Dogs

As we have all noticed in New England, we are in the throws of the hottest days of summer.  This is the time of year that pets are at risk for dehydration and heat stroke.  Take time to know the signs and take precautions.   

Be careful to source your dog's water carefully.  Giardia and other nasty parasites may dwell in standing water and consumption can lead to illness.

Enjoy a safe and happy summer with your pet!

Boston A List

The contest happens every year, the Boston A list, and we worked really hard and bugged you incessantly to vote for us last year, our first year, and in the wee hours of the contest, before the winner would be determined, a competitor stacked the vote. 

We saw what happened, realized how much we bugged you about it, and in the spirit of karma, we were then bothered for a long time by the people who run the contest to buy useless "awards" that showed your comments, like plaques, mugs, etc.  It was very reminiscent of the "1000 Most Influential People" of bygone days when the goal was to sell the book to the nominee which later became a doorstop.

So this year we decided not to bug you much about it because we know you have better things to do with your time and we aren't interested in useless plaques as a trade off for your time.

Sadly, people do use this tool to determine which daycare or boarding facility to try and if you feel it is worth your time to share your sentiments with others to help us build our business, please vote.  However, we would much rather have your endorsement to someone you know that may need our services.  Your kind words to others have helped us build our business and more importantly, helped others find excellent solutions to their pet care needs.

We always appreciate your kind words on Google Reviews and Yelp, as well.

Thanks for your support!

Sophia and Buddy Tango on the Large Lawn

Nikko Enjoys Our Indoor Pool

Why are the dogs who are guests at Fenway Bark so happy?  Just ask Nikko who splashes with his friends in the pool!

Throw A Dog a Bone - Please vote today

We need your help with your vote. 

Taking 10 seconds to vote could mean a $250,000 grant for us.  We are not quite at the half way mark of votes we need to qualify with only days left.  Its super simple to do, doesn't cost you a thing, and it is a really good opportunity for us.

Here is what you need to do:

1) Go to: www.missionsmallbusiness.com
2)  Register through Facebook or Twitter
3)  Search for "Fenway Bark"
4)  Vote for us

That's it.  Really.


Small business isn't easy, that's for sure.  A $250,000 grant will go a long way in small business. 

Thank you for your small devotion of time, your vote, and your confidence in us.

Jane

Traffic Patterns Through July 9

The Boston Seaport is a bustling location for the summer and with that, we are learning quickly that road closures due to events in the Seaport are occurring as arbitrarily as a winning starting pitcher for a certain team (yes, I said it).

With that, we encourage you for the next 3 weeks or so to use Dry Dock Ave to Black Falcon to avoid one of these arbitrary-don't-care-if-businesses-are-impacted-one-bit closures. 

On the other hand, if you are interested in attending one of the many events in the Seaport area, and want to use our much beloved evening care service from 6 pm to 11 pm, remember you can park your car at Fenway Bark and walk to your event.  Our evening care is $24 and last time I checked parking in the Seaport, it was $25 for the evening.  Use that extra dollar to buy your pup a duck foot one of our other treats!

No Hot Dogs at Fenway Bark!

It might have been steamy outside last week but inside Fenway Bark the pup were all nice and cool.  Just like their human families, dogs like to enjoy a frozen treat once in a while.  On the hottest days of last week, many of our climate controlled canines enjoyed Yoghunds in the privacy of their own rooms.  Yoghunds, frozen peanut butter kongs, frozen yogurt kongs, and raw marrow bones are always available for purchase for your pup while in our care.

Summer Romances at Fenway Bark

Marvin didn't know when he flew across the country from Seattle to live in Boston that at his first stop, Fenway Bark, he would fall in love.  Marvin loves Lily.  He really, really loves Lily.  When he sees Lily, no other dogs matter to him.  Perhaps it is the way she says "Arf" without the "r" or that she likes a baseball team with a DH, whatever the reason, he is in love.  And doesn't everyone like a good puppy love story to start their week?

Fenway Bark Calendar of Events

June 23 and 30 - K9 Klatch - 12 - 1 pm
June 23 and 30 - Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience classes, 10 am and 11 am
June 21 and 28 - Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience classes, 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm
July 24 - 6 pm - When Your Dog is Sick in Middle of Night:  Homeopathy for First Aid - Loretta Butehorn

Traffic Patterns June 29 - July 9

Fenway Bark is in the heart of the Tall Ships celebration June 29 - July 9.  During this time Cruise ships, Cirque de Soleil, Bank of America Pavilion, and the Tall Ships will all be generating a lot of traffic in the area and Seaport Blvd will have limited access the entire week and will close completely on the 4th of July. 

To that end, we strongly encourage you to use Dry Dock Ave to Black Falcon the entire window of the Tall Ships celebration.  We also encourage you to plan additional time to get to and from Fenway Bark.  We will do our best to alert you to special circumstances that may effect your commute. 

Parking at Fenway Bark will be limited to only employees and guests using our services.  We can not accommodate parking for guests who use our services at other times of the year but want to be in the heart of all the festivities.

Yoghund for your pup?

Is your dog participating in daycare or boarding during the heat wave?  Order up a Yoghund for your pooch on a hot day to make your dog more comfortable.  Just ask the concierge or click on the link to send an email to the concierge to order a round for your pup!

Say No to "Hot" Dogs!

The next three days may be a heat wave for the New England record books and with that comes the responsibility of keeping your pet safe from the heat. Not taking the right precautions can endanger your pet.

1)  Always keep abundant fresh water available for your pets.
2)  Do not keep your dog in a parked vehicle where the heat can climb quickly and potentially kill your pet due to organ damage.
3)  If your dog has a thick coat of fur, consider a summer cut.  We have capacity on Wednesday for a few more dogs for summer cuts.  Call the concierge at 617-464-4364 to make an appointment.
4)  Do not expose your dog to asphalt any longer than absolutely necessary.  Asphalt retains heat and remember, your pets are a lot closer to the ground than you. 
5)  If you use a pet walking service, give instructions about what you expect in terms of adjustments to exposure to asphalt and the elements.
6)  If you own a business with foot traffic, put out some water for our four legged friends.

Fenway Bark's ocean front location keeps your dog nice and cool with ocean breezes and low exposure to asphalt. 

Does your dog like to jump in the water?  Our bone shaped pool is available for all the dogs on our large lawn.

Stay safe!  For more tips, see MyDogIsCool.com.

Summer Traffic Patterns for Fenway Bark

Driving Suggestions:

With Cirque du Soleil at the Marine Industrial Park until mid July, Harborfest coming in July, and cruise ships arriving over the next 5 months, please make note of suggested driving directions on our white board based on events in the area.

In general, you may want to avoid Northern Blvd between now and mid July, especially in the evenings, while Harborfest and Cirque du Soleil is in town.  Taking Dry Dock Ave to Black Falcon Ave will be more efficient in the evening during this time.

During Harborfest the City of Boston will be closing parts of Northern Blvd down to the public for an entire week.  It will be necessary to arrive via Dry Dock Ave during Harborfest.  Please make note.

All that said, Fenway Bark is in the heart of all the action, including the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Blue Angels, the turning of all Ironsides outside our windows, the Tall Ships and more!  If you are going to be enjoying Harborfest, you can leave your dog with us for daycare and walk right into the days activities from our front door.  Park your car for free at Fenway Bark if you have a 60 day daycare package in place.

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

June 14 - 6:30 pm - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 14 - 7:30 pm - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 16 - 10:00 am - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 11:00 am - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 12:00 pm - K9 Klatch
June 17 - Fathers' Day - Taking Dad out for a game, a round of golf, or brunch?  Have Fido stay with us so you can have a full day together, unencumbered by attending to your pooch.

Be sure to make reservations for your pooch for upcoming weddings, graduations, vacations, and family outings where your dog can't attend or would otherwise be stuck at home.  Fenway Bark offers daycare 7 days a week, 365 days a year.   The summer weekends are filling so make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure your pooch has the type of room you want.

Attending Cirque du Soleil in the Marine Industrial Park?  Have your dog come for daycare or evening care and park your car at Fenway Bark and walk to the event.

Father's Day is June 17

Are you planning a family fun day on Father's Day?  Fenway Bark is open for daycare on Father's Day so that your pooch doesn't have to stay home while you are at the game, playing golf, or other Father's Day celebrations. 

Are you your pup's favorite Dad on Father's Day?  Pick up a Chuck It, Kong ball or other interactive toys to plan a GREAT day with your pup on Father's Day!

We are carrying some new lines of treats that you will want to check out:  Primal Freeze Dried treats, Jones chicken and rabbit taffy, Himalayan Chews, Wag More, Cloud Star and a few others!  The Canine Board of Directors at Fenway Bark is particularly fond of the new soft treats from Cloud Star.

We also have a new shipment in of 18" bully sticks. 

Your dog will be thrilled when you come home with some new treats!

Please take 20 seconds to place a vote for us!

We are beggin' ya':  Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a  $250,000 grant for Fenway Bark. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com to qualify for consideration.

Would you please take a moment out of your day to vote for Fenway Bark to be considered for the grant?  We are only 20% to our goal and every vote counts

Thank you kindly.

Advantix and Frontline on Sale Now!

If you haven't seen those dastardly 8 legged specks of pure evil in your backyard or on walks with your dog, rest assured they are there.  What am I referring to?  Deer ticks.  I hate them.  So do you and your dog.

Your best line of defense? Topical treatments to ward away ticks and fleas.  At Fenway Bark we offer both Frontline and Advantix for dogs and cats.  For a limited time only, take 25% off the price of any multi pack of Frontline or Advantix while supplies last.  It is a great opportunity to stock up and save!

Our New Shirts!

Summah is here and the living is easy!  To recognize the beginning of another glorious New England summer, we are introducing our new Fenway Bark t-shirts available in White, Navy and Grey in our store and available only in white on line.

If you are interested in purchasing a white Fenway Bark Dog Days of Summah tshirt, you can click on the button below to order one through PayPal.  So doggone simple.

Sizes

Medium$22.00 USD Large$22.00 USD XLarge$22.00 USD XXLarge$24.00 USD XXXLarge$24.00 USD

Upcoming Events at Fenway Bark

June 9 - 10:00 am - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 9 - 11:00 am - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 9 - 12:00 pm  - K9 Klatch 
June 14 - 6:30 pm - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 14 - 7:30 pm - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson starts
June 16 - 10:00 am - Puppy Kindergarten Training Class with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 11:00 am - Basic Obedience for dogs 6 months or older with Jenny Dickinson #2
June 16 - 12:00 pm - K9 Klatch
June 17 - Fathers' Day - Taking Dad out for a game, a round of golf, or brunch?  Have Fido stay with us so you can have a full day together, unencumbered by attending to your beloved pooch.

We are beggin' you: Help Our Small Business by Voting for Us in a $250,000 Small Business Grant Contest

Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a  $250,000 grant for Fenway Bark. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com to qualify for consideration. 

Would you please take a moment out of your day to vote for Fenway Bark to be considered for the grant?

Thank you kindly.

Does your dog belong in the Circus?

Announcing our newest contest - "Why My Dog Belongs In Cirque du Soleil"!

Does your dog know some really goofy tricks or tricks that put your friends in awe?  Perhaps you have taught your dog tricks that make you laugh.

Here is your opportunity to share those silly, goofy, stupid or awe inspiring tricks with the Fenway Bark community and potentially win 2 tickets to Cirque du Soleil, located steps from Fenway Bark!

Just upload a short video showing your dog doing a particular trick and get out the vote!

The contest runs through June 28.  Join the fun!

Top 5 Reasons Our Customers are Booking Dog and Cat Boarding Right Now

Do you have your boarding reservations in place at Fenway Bark? 

Here are the top 5 reasons our customers are seeking boarding reservations this summer:

1)  4th of July vacations
2)  Weddings
3)  Baby arrivals
4)  Graduation Ceremonies
6)  Business Travel

To make reservations for YOUR top 5 boarding needs, give our concierge a call at 617-464-4364 to reserve.

With Deep Respect on Memorial Day

Dogs Played Important Role in Osama Bin Laden Raid with Special Forces

Chicken Jerky - Use Caution

There is an ongoing public concern about pet consumption of chicken jerky.  Further suspect is with chicken jerky imported from China that may have undergone irradiation to increase shelf life.

The internet is rife with bad information, misconstrued calls to action, Facebook pages dedicated to demonizing brands, etc.  Please find a recently published Q & A issued by the FDA that addresses this on-going concern. 

Fenway Bark believes in providing you with sound information to allow you to make the best decision possible for your pet. 

We continue to ask questions of our suppliers about the source of their proteins to minimize potential exposure to known contaminants, including melamine and salmonella.   An American flag on the packaging or words implying American in the brand name does not equal assurance of the source of the protein or manufacturing location.

Whether you buy from us or other retailers, be an informed consumer to provide your pet with the best possible nutrition.  Sometimes a bargain price isn't a bargain when long term health is compromised. 

PS - And while I am comfortably nestled on my soap box, the same is true for services such as boarding, daycare, training and grooming.  In this capacity, you truly have to ask questions to find out what your dollar buys you and ensure accountability by your service provider.  Not doing your homework can be costly, both financially and emotionally.  Excellent care, whether for a human relative or your pet, rarely comes with a flashing blue light special or bargain basement pricing.  

Memorial Day Weekend

Don't forget Fido when making your Memorial Day plans!  We still have some space for Memorial Day boarding.  Call 617-464-4364 to make arrangements.

Pick up Memorial Day treats for your dog at Fenway Bark including gingerbread stars, Yoghund Frozen Yogurt, Hamburger and Sweety Fries Merrick canned food, Hot dog shaped cookies, and more!

With nice weather arriving, stock up on outdoor sports gear like Chuck It Flying Squirrels, Kong Squeaky Balls, and Kong toys.